What kind of ear plastic surgery?
1, hidden ear, also known as bag ear, is a relatively rare congenital ear malformation, especially after the earlobe, the skin in front of the ear is connected with the skin on the cranial side, and the auricular cartilage structure can basically be normal.
2. Cup-shaped ear, also called rolled ear or drooping ear, is a common congenital ear malformation, which often exists on both sides. The edge of the helix is tightened, and the cartilage of the helix and auricle is curled and adhered, and the triangle is very narrow. More seriously, the whole auricle will shrink and sag, and the spiral shape will disappear. The whole auricle is a boat-shaped ear.
3. Cauliflower ear: It is caused by the infection and destruction of cartilage after auricle burn or trauma, which makes cartilage contracture, thickening and deformation, and rolling into a ball. The shape of auricle is irregular, also called cauliflower ear. If there is residual skin in the ear of cauliflower, it can be cut from the edge of the helix before the ear and implanted with cartilage.
4. Wind blowing on the ear: it is the most common congenital ear malformation, which can be used on both sides. It is characterized by relatively large auricle, flat upper part, incomplete development of helix, disappearance of appearance and overdevelopment of concha. The angle between the external ear and the external ear is greater than 150.
Matters needing attention in ear plastic surgery
First of all, preoperative consideration
Patients with ear deformities can be treated by ear plastic surgery. Patients should have a physical examination before undergoing ear plastic surgery. People with heart disease and scar constitution are not suitable for ear plastic surgery.
Second, postoperative considerations
1. Antibiotics were routinely used for 3-5 days after operation, and stitches were taken out on the 12 day to reconstruct the suture in the ear and behind the ear. After stitches were taken out, it still needed to be bandaged for several days.
2. Pay attention to packing the groove behind the ear with gauze when dressing. All dressings can be removed three weeks after operation, and the hair on the edge of the helix should be carefully removed within half a year to avoid excessive pressure on ear reconstruction.
3. The stitches were removed 12 days after operation, and there should be no external impact in the short term after operation.
What is auricle reconstruction surgery like?
The expander used in the second stage of total ear reconstruction is mainly to slowly expand the hairless skin in the mastoid region, and then carve the ear bracket from the patient's own costal cartilage to complete the ear reconstruction operation. It has the advantages of abundant skin, natural skin color and texture, clear outline and strong three-dimensional sense, and is the first choice for total ear reconstruction in the world at present.
What are the main points of postoperative nursing?
1. One week after the operation, you may feel swelling or pain in different degrees. These are normal reactions. But you can start your normal work.
2. However, in the first month, the bandage must be carried back to 10 to 12 days.
3, you must wear ear protectors when sleeping, to avoid improper posture during sleeping affecting ear recovery until 4-6 weeks.
4.6-8 weeks, it is best not to take part in too intense sports activities to avoid unnecessary worry and fear.